Northern Virginia Ethical Society upcoming events

All-Societies Platform: 150 Years of Ethical Culture Celebration (Sunday, May 31, 2026)

Sun, 31 May 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Please join NoVES and over 20 Ethical Societies across the country for this "All Societies" event.

150 Years of Ethical Culture Celebration!
What does Ethical Culture look like today?

A Special 2-Hour All-Societies Platform

May 31, 2026 11 AM -1 PM Eastern
from Philadelphia Ethical Society & Ethical Society of St. Louis

Featuring Highlights From

The New York Society for Ethical Culture
Anniversary Gala

This All-Societies Platform explores how Ethical Humanism continues to evolve through community, justice, and shared responsibility. During this gathering we will be in conversation with watch parties at Ethical Culture societies around the country. Hundreds of Ethical Culture members and friends nationwide will celebrate the legacy we inherit and the future we’re building together.

You can find the link to register here:

https://aeu.org/2026/05/may31-all-societies-platform-150-years-of-ethical-culture-celebration/

What About Artificial Sweeteners? (Sunday, June 07, 2026)

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 14:30:00 GMT

"What About Artificial Sweeteners?" . This talk by Margaretha Backers-Netherton, RN BSN, will review the history, uses, benefits and negative effects of these widely used chemicals.

Please join us for Sunday Platform at Green Hedges School, Vienna, VA After the meeting, we will plan to go out to lunch together at Vienna Thai restaurant.

For those who cannot come in person, this is the zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85147568797?pwd=2TQNpZPubvub435R7H9cEaKWrTWgaS.1

Margaretha Backers-Netherton, RN BSN

Falls Church, VA

Margaretha is a board certified member of the National Society of Health Coaches. She holds degrees in Biology, Education and Nursing and has experience as an ER, Home Health and Wellness Nurse. She works with employees of various business and organizations to improve their health and presents programs at various communities and veg fests throughout the country. She has been a vegan for over 30 years and holds a Plant Based Nutrition Certification from Cornell, certified as a Food for Life Instructor with the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, has a Master Fitness Certification from the Cooper Institute and has two daughters and a grandson.

The charity NoVEs will be collecting for in June is City Wildlife. If anyone has gently used linens, towels or cloths the animals always need them. If anyone has furs they're ashamed to have, they are welcome to turn them in for the rescued animals to bed in. They're always in need of recycled newspapers also.

2026 NoVES Virtual Membership Meeting (Sunday, June 14, 2026)

Sun, 14 Jun 2026 15:00:00 GMT

NoVES Virtual Membership Meeting

Every member is needed to attend our virtual annual membership meeting. Agenda items include voting on new board members, approving a budget for the 2026 - 2027 season and discussing the future of NoVES. Non-members are welcome to join but will not be able to vote. We need to hear from all our members and hope you will make time to attend this important online meeting!

Use this Zoom Link to participate https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88010148102?pwd=N2E3b25YdkNhaCtROUt6OG0rRUJZZz09